Lit Set Analysis Final Project
Due: March 23rd, 2012
Typed and emailed to Mrs. Weaver kfishman@columbia.k12.mo.us
You should finish your lit set book in the next couple of weeks. (Exceptions: if you recently, joined our class recently or are reading The Help, you can complete this project on the first ½ of your book.) This project is in lieu of a third quiz and must include all of the components listed below A-E.
A. Compelling claim about the author’s purpose/argument. Use your guidelines for thesis statement writing from your studies class. (5 pts):
B. Supporting evidence through plot (3 pts):
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Three to five sentence analysis explaining how these examples illustrate the author’s purpose/argument. (3 pts)
C. Supporting evidence through key quotes (cite page numbers) (3 pts):
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Three to five sentence analysis explaining how these examples illustrate the author’s purpose/argument. (3 pts)
D. Recognizing that author’s generally illustrate their purpose through key themes, identify three key themes in your novel. Use all our materials on theme as well as your second quiz as resources. (3 pts)
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E. YOUR opinion. In a well-developed paragraph, defend or refute the author’s argument/purpose. (5 pts)
Additional Notes:
· You can get full credit for this project for complete bulleted responses to all of the above.
· However, 5 pts extra credit is available for students who write this project into a thoughtful, cohesive essay.
· Mrs. Weaver is happy to answer any questions or give you feedback on drafts of your project if you get them to her in advance of the due date.
For a handout of this assignmet click here.
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